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Vegan Crab Cakes

Crispy vegan crab cakes offer the same succulent taste as traditional crab cakes, but they're made with hearts of palm and garbanzo beans!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 53 minutes
Servings 7 patties
Calories 362kcal

Ingredients

  • 16 ounce can garbanzo beans drained 454 grams
  • 14 ounce can hearts of palm drained 400 grams
  • 1 sheet nori cut into small pieces 2.5 grams
  • 1/4 cup vegan mayonnaise 56 grams
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons Old Bay seasoning
  • 2 teaspoons vegan Worcestershire sauce or soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 3/4 cup panko bread crumbs 83 grams
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil 45 ml

Vegan tartar sauce (optional):

  • 1/2 cup vegan mayonnaise 112 grams
  • 3 tablespoons dill pickles or pickle relish, finely chopped
  • 2 teaspoons fresh dill chopped
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon sugar
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Combine the garbanzo beans, the hearts of palm and nori pieces in a food processor. Pulse until it forms large chunks. You still want a lot of texture, to resemble crab meat pieces.
  • Transfer the chopped vegetables to a large bowl.
  • Add the mayonnaise, mustard, worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, Old Bay seasoning, mustard, onion powder, salt, and black pepper into a small bowl. Whisk until well combined.
  • Add the wet ingredients and panko bread crumbs to the large bowl with the vegetables. Fold together gently.
  • Form into patties about 1⁄2 inch- 3⁄4 inch thick. The patties should be about 3 inches in diameter. Place on a large plate. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  • Add the olive oil to a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot and shimmering, add the patties, leaving space between (you may need to work in batches). Cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown. The patties are delicate, so don’t flip them more than once.
  • Remove cooked patties to a paper towel lined plate.
  • Serve warm with vegan tartar sauce and lemon wedges

To make the tartar sauce:

  • Combine all of the ingredients in a small bowl. Mix until well combined. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

Notes

  • To store: Refrigerate leftover vegan crab cakes in an airtight container for up to 3 days. To reheat, place in a non-stick skillet over medium heat until warmed through. Alternatively, wrap each patty in foil and bake at 350°F for 10-15 minutes.
  • To freeze: You can freeze these vegan crab cakes for up to 3 months. Place the patties between layers of parchment paper in a freezer bag or airtight container and thaw in the refrigerator before reheating.

Nutrition

Calories: 362kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 786mg | Potassium: 1162mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 98IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 58mg | Iron: 2mg